Comvita announces change to Board of Directors

ADMIN

Thu, Jun 27 2024 04:13 pm

Comvita Limited (NZX:CVT) announces that Non-Executive Director Julia Hoare has resigned from the Board of Directors effective 31 August 2024 to balance board commitments. Julia is Chair of Port of Tauranga and will become Chair of Auckland Airport in October 2024, following its ASM.

Julia joined the Board in March 2023 and was Chair of the Audit and Risk Committee.

Julia said “Comvita sustainably produces high quality products that offer the consumer proven health benefits. I’ve enjoyed my time contributing to this innovative and global business.”

Comvita Chair Brett Hewlett said "I want to thank Julia for the valuable contributions to the Board and the Audit and Risk Committee. We wish you all the best as Chair of two of New Zealand’s leading companies."
ENDS.

For more information, please contact:

Kelly Bennett | One Plus One
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Background information
Comvita (NZX:CVT) was founded in 1974/5, with a purpose to heal and protect the world through the natural power of the hive.  With a team of 600+ people globally, united with more than 1.6 billion bees, we are the global market leader in Mānuka honey and bee consumer goods. Seeking to understand, but never to alter, we test and verify all our bee-product ingredients are of the highest quality in our own government-recognised and accredited laboratory.  We are growing industry scientific knowledge on bee welfare, Mānuka trees and the many benefits of Mānuka honey and propolis.  We have pledged to be carbon neutral by 2025 and carbon positive by 2030, and have planted millions of native trees aiding biodiversity and supporting future demand. In 2023 Comvita was certified B Corp, a global community of like-minded companies that strive to balance profit with purpose, seeking to use business as a force for good. Comvita has operations in Australia, China, North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe – and of course, Aotearoa New Zealand, where our bees are thriving.